Had to read a few things two or three times to understand what the manual was referring too, but a lot came off the mower today.
This one really is in good condition. Besides having the wrong belt installed, the only other problems I have come across have been two broken rivets holding the steel safety skirt that sits over the rear axle, and the clips that hold the pulley cover on are missing. That would suggest the non-standard Tinnerman nut and screw arrangement?
I do have some questions relating to the tear down.
1. What is the suggested method to remove the handle bars? 2. Can the catcher flap be removed simply by tapping out the rod? 3. The upper end of the clutch cable, according to the manual, can be removed from the handle by tapping out the little bit of meta (roll pin)l. I cannot be sure I'm tapping out the correct part - it seems it will be tapped into the black plastic handle? Alternatively, can the push on fix be pulled off the pivot pin? Seems pretty stuck fast when I'm using a little pry bar. I will admit to not putting too much effort into it so I don't break the 40 year old plastic handle. 4. Speaking of push on fixes - can the one one the deck securing the height adjuster spring be removed without damaging it? What is the best way to remove and what is the correct replacement if I do damage it? 5. Are these the correct part numbers for the front axle bushes? CH80603A, CH82399A. The replacement I'm looking at is Jak Max branded from ODK. Might as well replace while it is apart.
Attached are some pictures for those following along at home.
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